What is the cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Portrush?

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Portrush is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballymena to Portrush?

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Portrush is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Portrush. However, there are services departing from The State and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ballymena and Portrush?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ballymena and arriving at Portrush. Services depart once daily, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from Ballymena to Portrush?

The distance between Ballymena and Portrush is 34 miles. The road distance is 31.6 miles.

How do I travel from Ballymena to Portrush without a car?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £8 - £13.

How long does it take to get from Ballymena to Portrush?

The train from Ballymena to Portrush takes 54 min including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Portrush bus from?

Ballymena to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, depart from The State station.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Portrush train from?

Ballymena to Portrush train services, operated by Translink, depart from Ballymena station.

Train or bus from Ballymena to Portrush?

The best way to get from Ballymena to Portrush is to train which takes 54 min and costs £8 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Ballymena to Portrush bus arrive?

Ballymena to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Ballymena to Portrush train arrive?

Ballymena to Portrush train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Portrush station.

Can I drive from Ballymena to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballymena to Portrush is 32 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Ballymena to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 690+ hotels available in Portrush.

Ballymena to Portrush - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Ballymena to Portrush by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Portrush1_Gc->Ph / ...
54 min
£8–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from The State to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Dunluce Avenue140b / ...
1h 15m
Drive 31.4 mi
1. Drive from Ballymena to Portrush31.4 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ballymena to Portrush31.4 mi
39 min
£65–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Coleraine1_Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Dunluce Avenue140b / ...
1h 7m

Ballymena to Portrush by train

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Distance: 33.9 mi
Duration: 54 min

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Portrush, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Ballymena to Portrush once daily. Tickets cost £8–13 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The State to Dunluce Avenue via Coleraine Buscentre in around 1h 15m.

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